Some leaders inherit opportunity. Others create it.
Alaa El-Shafie belongs to the latter.
From humble beginnings and working at a gas station to becoming an entrepreneur leading businesses across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, Alaa’s journey is defined by resilience, ambition, and relentless execution.
Today, he stands at the helm of Leeward Investments, serves as CEO of VOGAZI Agency, is the Founder of SHAF, and a Partner at Skyhawk. His ventures span hospitality, real estate, facility management, investments, and marketing reflecting an entrepreneurial vision that refuses to be confined to one industry.
What defines Alaa is not simply how far he has come, but his ability to recognize opportunity where others see limitation.
Through Leeward Investments, he is building more than a portfolio of businesses. His vision is to create an ecosystem driven by strategic partnerships, trust, execution, and long-term value.
Beyond the boardroom, Alaa’s identity as an athlete has shaped his approach to leadership. Discipline, consistency, endurance, and performing under pressure are principles he carries directly into business.
Because ambition may start the journey, but discipline is what sustains it.
As his influence grows, Alaa is also focused on mentorship and community, encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to think bigger, remain resilient, and understand that lasting success is built through persistence.
His journey proves one powerful truth: where you begin does not determine where you can go.
Alaa El-Shafie is not simply building businesses. He is creating opportunities, expanding across markets, and building a legacy designed to last.
At The Power Leaders, we spotlight Alaa El-Shafie as a new generation entrepreneur proving that vision creates direction, discipline creates momentum, and relentless execution turns ambition into impact.